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Lega Idumu Mask, DR Congo #295
- Lega Idumu Mask, DR Congo #295
- Idimu Mask. It is used during Initiations to both Yananyo and Kindi. Yananio and Kindi initiates take part in Dance Performances (Kamondo) which preceded the Initiation Ceremonies of a male candidate to Yananio Grade of the Bwami Society.
- Wood with blackened glossy patina, traces of pigment (kaolin), raffia.
- Measurements: 24×20×9 cm
- Condition: Slight gaps around the mouth, very slight cracks of desiccation (almost invisible), traces of Ritual Use and care.
- Estimate age: Second half of the 20th century.
- Provenance: Private European Collection.
$1,250.00
Lega Idumu Mask, DR Congo #295—
$1,250.00
Description
- Lega Idumu Mask, DR Congo #295
- Idimu Mask. It is used during Initiations to both Yananyo and Kindi. Yananio and Kindi initiates take part in Dance Performances (Kamondo) which preceded the Initiation Ceremonies of a male candidate to Yananio Grade of the Bwami Society.
- Wood with blackened glossy patina, traces of pigment (kaolin), raffia.
- Measurements: 24×20×9 cm
- Condition: Slight gaps around the mouth, very slight cracks of desiccation (almost invisible), traces of Ritual Use and care.
- Estimate age: Second half of the 20th century.
- Provenance: Private European Collection.
